Business Details
Trusted Childcare and Early Education Services
Sleepy Hollow Group has been a trusted leader in early years care and education across Northern Ireland for over three decades. Our graduate-led team specialises in delivering flexible, high-quality childcare solutions tailored to the evolving needs of working families. Through four dedicated early childhood centres and partnerships with 18 primary schools, we provide comprehensive services including funded preschool programmes, wraparound school care, and holiday camps. Our directors hold advanced qualifications in business, entrepreneurship, and law, with one completing specialist research in workplace childcare.We actively shape sector standards through committee representation while maintaining rigorous staff professional development. With registered provision for children from infancy to 12 years, our Reggio-inspired curricula prioritise natural learning environments and play-based development. Corporate partnerships enhance workplace productivity through customised childcare solutions, including employer-sponsored discounts and on-site facilities.
Services
Early Childhood Centres
Wraparound School Care
Holiday Camps
Corporate Childcare
Eager and Able to Learn
Highlights and features
- 30+ years pioneering childcare solutions across Northern Ireland
- Graduate-led leadership with advanced qualifications in childcare and business
- Customised corporate childcare partnerships enhancing workplace productivity
- Active sector representation shaping childcare policy and standards
- Reggio-inspired curricula with natural learning environments
Associations and certifications
- HSCT
- Department of Education
What people say
Amazing staff
Safe environment
Confidence growth
Creative approach
Heartwarming care
Services
Early Childhood Centres
Our four registered nurseries in Aldergrove, Crumlin, Holywood, and Lisburn provide Reggio-inspired care for children aged 0-5 years. Each centre offers baby rooms, Eager and Able to Learn programmes, and Department of Education-funded preschool places. Our natural learning environments feature outdoor play areas and creative activities without screen-based technology.
Wraparound School Care
HSCT-registered childcare operates in 16 primary schools across Northern Ireland, offering breakfast clubs, 2-3pm waiting clubs, and after-school care until 6pm. We accommodate early closures and provide seamless transitions between school activities and childcare provision.
Holiday Camps
Activity-based holiday camps operate across Northern Ireland during all school breaks for children aged 4-12 years. Flexible booking options include full days (8am-6pm) or shorter sessions (9am-3pm) with optional breakfast club access starting at 8am each day.
Corporate Childcare
Customised childcare solutions for employers include on-site nursery provision and staff discount schemes. Our three-tier partnership model starts with entry-level support at no cost to employers while providing 10% employee discounts at participating locations.
Eager and Able to Learn
Part-funded early education programmes for 2-3 year olds operate in Aldergrove, Holywood, Lisburn, and Newtownabbey. These sessions focus on foundational skills development through play-based learning, preparing children for formal preschool environments.
People
Diane Koplewsky
CEO
With over 30 years' experience in childcare leadership, Diane directs strategic operations across all Sleepy Hollow services while maintaining sector advocacy roles.
Bronagh Creery
Director
Qualified in early years education and business management, Bronagh oversees quality assurance across our nursery and school-based childcare provision.
Nikolai Koplewsky
Director of Operations
Managing daily operations and new branch development, Nikolai implements our three-step corporate childcare partnership model for employer clients.
Pauline Bradshaw
Finance and Regulatory Manager
Pauline ensures compliance with childcare regulations while managing financial operations and employer partnership billing structures.
Louise Williams
Head of Early Years
As nursery manager, Louise leads our graduate-led staff team in delivering Reggio-inspired curricula across early childhood centre locations.
Questions
What childcare services do you offer?
We provide early years nurseries, wraparound school care, holiday camps, and corporate childcare solutions across Northern Ireland.
Are your services government-funded?
Yes, we offer Department of Education-funded preschool places and part-funded Eager and Able to Learn programmes for 2-3 year olds.
Do you operate during school holidays?
Our holiday camps run across Northern Ireland during all school breaks with flexible booking options from 8am-6pm.
How do you support working parents?
We offer 2-3pm waiting clubs, breakfast clubs, and after-school care until 6pm with school drop-off/pickup services.
Can you help implement workplace childcare?
Yes, we partner with employers to deliver on-site/off-site childcare solutions with entry-level partnerships starting at no cost.
